generalized

Definitions of generalized
  1. adjective
    not biologically differentiated or adapted to a specific function or environment
    “the hedgehog is a primitive and generalized mammal”
    synonyms: generalised
    unspecialised, unspecialized
    not specialized or modified for a particular purpose or function
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